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Nike Quietly Sells NFT Unit RTFKT as Sector Contracts
Nike has discreetly sold its NFT subsidiary RTFKT, a year after shutting down the business's operations. As the broader NFT market faces cancellations and closures, does this sale mark the end of the digital fashion boom? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Does Venezuela Really Hold $60B in Bitcoin?
Ledn co-founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo says the rumors surrounding Venezuela's alleged $60 billion bitcoin "shadow reserve," are very unlikely. Drawing on his personal history in the country, including the day his family’s mining facility was seized by the government, Mauricio explains why systemic corruption and failing infrastructure make a treasury of this size nearly impossible. Read more: https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/01/06/don-t-hold-your-breath-for-venezuela-s-bitcoin
Filecoin surges as trading volume explodes
Storage token Filecoin is seeing momentum in market activity with trading volumes jumping. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie explores this steady uptrend and what it might suggest for institutional investors.
Drake Hit with RICO lawsuit tied to crypto casino Stake.us
Drake has been named in a new class-action lawsuit filed in Virginia alleging RICO violations. The suit claims that the Canadian rapper and others used the tipping feature on the crypto casino Stake.us to obscure money transfers related to artificially inflating music streaming statistics through "botting." CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Will 2026 be the year of bitcoin financialization?
In today's Markets Outlook, Bitlayer Co-Founder Charlie Hu joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the major test bitcoin faces following the US military operation in Venezuela. Plus, he analyzes the 2026 market outlook, exploring how hyperinflation and geopolitical shifts are driving bitcoin adoption, and the rise of decentralized finance.
XRP breaks key resistance as institutional demand surges
XRP is showing massive strength as a supply squeeze on exchanges meets heavy institutional buying from new spot ETFs. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie unpacks what the market is watching to see if this breakout can hold.
Bitcoin above $93K as U.S. captures Maduro
Bitcoin starts the new year with a rally above $93,000 amid U.S. military action in South America. With President Maduro captured, speculation is mounting that the U.S. could seize a "shadow reserve" of bitcoin from Venezuela. Is this the geopolitical shock propelling the next leg up? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Pantera Capital's top crypto predictions for 2026
Pantera Capital Managing Partner Paul Veradittakit joins CoinDesk to discuss the outlook into crypto markets and the broader industry in 2026. With market structure legislation nearing the finish line, Paul details why entrepreneurs are returning to U.S. soil. They also discuss the success of Solana and XRP ETFs, the roadmap for crypto IPOs in 2026, and how the strategic reserve narrative is reshaping institutional portfolios. - Check out CoinDesk's research report on KuCoin at: https://www.coindesk.com/research/kucoin-hits-record-market-share-as-2025-volumes-outpace-crypto-market
Trump Media to issue new digital token to DJT shareholders
Trump Media is partnering with Crypto.com to launch a new digital token exclusively for DJT shareholders. With the stock jumping on the news, could this move pave the way for other public companies to reward investors on-chain? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Internet Computer (ICP) breaks psychological barrier in latest rally
Internet computer's native token, ICP, is showing renewed short-term momentum as trading activity increases around key resistance levels. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie tracks what traders are watching in today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com.
